So, here’s what’s been going on with Gerey Johnson and C Sharp lately (because if you know Gerey, and Kent, you know they got stuff going on). Yoshi’s – Oakland First up, Yoshi’s. Yeah, that Yoshi’s — the legendary spot where you don’t get on the bill unless you actually know what you’re doing. Gerey tore it up there recently, (with Richard Elliot), proving (again) that his guitar chops Read more
Posted July 20, 2025 The annual Gerey Johnson Birthday Party lit up the night on Saturday, July 19th at The Venue at the Loews Hotel in Rosemont, IL. Packed with talent, groove, and Gerey’s signature blend of biting wit and charm, the evening was a true celebration of music and community. The stage featured a stellar lineup: powerhouse guest vocalist Rebecca Jade brought the soul, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal added Read more
We just wrapped an amazing couple of days with Matt Hennessy at VSOP Studios in Chicago, where we mixed four new tracks in Dolby Atmos—a cutting-edge immersive audio format that’s changing how music is experienced. Under the expert guidance of our dear friend and esteemed engineer Freddie Breitberg at the console, with me, hopefully offering invaluable input, the sessions felt both technically intense and creatively effortless. By the time we signed Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kent AndersonC Sharp Consulting, LLCkent@c-sharpconsulting.com312-805-2440www.c-sharpconsulting.com Chicago, IL — (June 23, 2025) — With a career spanning decades and genres—from glam rock and punk to acoustic soul—Cohen has carved out a singular voice in the independent music world. Known for his emotionally rich songwriting, gritty authenticity, and deep catalog, he is now focused on new recordings and connecting with a new generation of listeners. “Dario’s Read more
Recently, we had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Gerey Johnson to Columbia College Chicago as a guest lecturer in the music business program. A celebrated guitarist, producer, and music director with decades of experience in both live and studio settings, Gerey brought a powerful blend of industry insight, technical know-how, and career wisdom to the classroom. Throughout his session, Gerey shared stories from his work with legendary Read more
Two Friends, Countless Gigs, and One Big Idea: C Sharp Consulting Relaunches with New Partnership and Website Chicago, IL – March 18, 2025 – We’re just a couple of longtime friends with deep roots in the music industry. Over the years, we’ve worked alongside each other, sharing laughs, stories, and plenty of gigs. One evening – over a martini – we had this idea: why not Read more
“Music is indivisible; the dualism of feeling and thinking must be resolved to a state of unity in which one thinks with the heart and feels with the brain.” – George Szell Szell’s words capture a profound truth about music—it is not merely a collection of notes, rhythms, and harmonies but a unified experience that transcends its individual components. While we can analyze melody, harmony, and Read more
This quote from Aldous Huxley is so very true. Does it ever occur to you that we are inundated with noise. A television in the background imitting sound, a construction site, airplanes and sirens – noise exists all around us. And speaking of noise, do you know the difference between noise and music? Music is organized noise.
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